Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is finally on his way home after spending nearly 11 months in Australia, following his exoneration by a Sydney Court in a high-profile sexual assault case. The cricketer, who has faced a ban on playing cricket imposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has not participated in a game for over a year. His return has sparked speculation about whether the SLC will reconsider its ban in light of the court's verdict.

Gunathilaka's ordeal began when he was accused of sexual assault while in Australia, leading to legal proceedings that kept him away from his homeland and the sport he loves for almost a year. However, after a thorough legal process, the Sydney Court found him not guilty of the charges, paving the way for his return to Sri Lanka.

As he made his way back home, Gunathilaka posed for a picture while aboard the plane, signaling his relief and readiness to put the challenging period behind him.

The focus now shifts to Sri Lanka Cricket, which had imposed a ban on the cricketer following the accusations. With the court's verdict in his favor, there are speculations and expectations that the SLC may reconsider and potentially lift the ban, allowing Gunathilaka to resume his cricketing career.